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Vanier

Vanier in Oshawa, ON — shopping, food, parks.

Canadian Automotive Museum · 21 parks & green spaces · 111 places to eat

open now 494 places mapped 30 events this week
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The quick read

Is Vanier a good place to live?

Vanier has 68 parks and green spaces, 111 places to eat, and 339 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. There are 227 homes currently for sale here. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.

What are homes like in Vanier?

There are 227 homes for sale in and around Vanier, priced from $1 to $3,095,000 (median about $599,999). See the Homes page for current listings.

What is Vanier known for?

Vanier is known locally for landmarks like Canadian Automotive Museum, its 111-strong food and drink scene.

What's happening in Vanier this week?

There are 30 events on this week in and around Vanier, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.

Who is Vanier best for?

Based on what's here, Vanier suits families and the outdoors, food lovers, shopping and errands.

Choose your own adventure - Vanier

Tap what you feel like doing, set how long, pick how you'll get around, and we'll route it and time it from real places.

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    Or grab a ready-made day

    Three hand-picked days through Vanier, every stop a real place.

    Slow morning

    Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch

    1. Morning Starbucks Coffee Shop
    2. Stroll Glen Stewart Park Park
    3. Lunch Go-Go Pizza & Subs Italian
    4. Treat Dairy Queen Ice Cream
    5. Browse Reed's Florist Florist
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    Get outside

    Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite

    1. Trailhead Joseph Kolodzie Oshawa Creek Bike Path 4.5 km
    2. Picnic Radio Park Park
    3. Grab a bite Subway Sandwich
    4. Run around Warne Park Park
    5. Casual dinner Mr. Sub Sandwich
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    Culture & flavours

    Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner

    1. History Canadian Automotive Museum Museum
    2. Coffee Coffee Culture Coffee Shop
    3. Local shop Showcase Gift
    4. Dinner out Johnni's Restaurant Restaurant
    5. Tonight Women’s Wellness Forest Retreat: Yoga, Sound Bath & Solstice Celebration 2026-06-20
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    Through the lens

    Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.

    Ontario Motor Sales Chevrolet Cadillac
    Aura Fragrances
    Minute Muffler
    Oshawa Thai Cuisine
    Kelsey's
    JS Mart
    Supplement King
    Fonelab
    Virgin Plus
    Popeyes
    Specsavers
    Sunglass Hut
    Garage
    Bailey Nelson
    Carolyn’s Beauty Supply & Salon
    Dairy Queen
    Nails for You
    Wool on William
    Clair de Lune
    F45 Training
    Mind Games
    Firehouse Subs
    Oshawa Jewellery
    Mary Brown's
    Family Wok
    The Body Shop
    La Senza
    RW&CO.
    Canadian Automotive Museum
    Eddie Bauer

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    Could you live here?

    Falling for Vanier? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.

    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Vanier and the surrounding area.

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    Good to know

    What is there to do in Vanier?

    Vanier has 21 parks and green spaces, 111 places to eat, and landmarks like Canadian Automotive Museum. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.

    Where should I park in Vanier?

    Most of Vanier is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Vanier?

    Vanier sits in Oshawa, Ontario, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Vanier?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Vanier, and can connect you with a local agent.